During the listening party for his second album ‘He Is’ in Lagos on Thursday night, Afrobeats artist Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, candidly expressed his views on the Nigerian music scene, describing it as rife with insincerity.
Rema revealed that his song ‘Now I Know’ was inspired by the pervasive “fake” environment within the industry. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and appreciating authenticity amid a mix of genuine and artificial personas.
“There are a lot of fake people in the music industry,” Rema said. “The industry is fake. So when people come and say ‘Yo, I love this guy,’ nobody should accuse them of chasing clout. No, it’s real. When somebody stands out, it’s because they’ve seen someone genuine among all the craziness of the industry mixed with both the fake and the real. And that’s what this song [‘Now I Know’] is all about. Now I know who is there for me. All those I loved turned enemies. Now I know who is there for me. All those I trust turned enemies.”
Rema’s 11-track sophomore album, released via Mavin Records, features collaborations with Shallipopi and Odumodublvck, reflecting his evolving musical journey and personal insights.
